PM Jacinda Ardern special video message to Lynmore Primary School students.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has sent a heartfelt video message to a Rotorua classroom after their teacher reached out to her in lockdown.
Room 2 teacher Nikki Filipo at Rotorua's Lynmore Primary School sent a message to the Prime Minister over lockdown, inviting her to join one of their classzoom calls.
As expected, Ardern was a little tied up at the time but got back to the school via video message today.
"Kia ora to everyone at Lynmore School," a smiling Ardern said.
She said she did not get a chance to join the classroom over Zoom but she wanted to send a quick message saying "welcome back!".
It was a "really tough time for some businesses" and the government was doing "as much as we can to help", she said.
"We are making sure they have enough money to pay workers and working really hard to protect important tourism sites,
"I know they'll really appreciate your help too."
Ardern said she really liked the boy's idea to create advertisements to encourage people to visit local businesses.
"I'm sure you'll think of some other really creative ways to support local businesses,
"Good luck with your project!"
The video ended with a big smile, well wishes and a friendly "ka kite".
"Kia ora to everyone at Lynmore School," a smiling Jacinda Ardern said. Photo / File
Teacher Nikki Filipo said she had reached out to the Prime Minister over lockdown as many of her students were struggling with the new online learning system.
"In light of this, I thought why not try and get the Prime Minister on board to share the experience with them."
Filipo said having older students meant they had followed the news of coronavirus closely and watched the decisions the Prime Minister was making every day.
